Re: squid runs but client does not receive data

Jinsong Zhao wrote:

> I was able to compile and install squid on Solaris 2.5.1. On the same
> machine, I started squid and ran netscape 4.7. The conf file for squid
> is the loosest, and netscape proxy points to the same machine and uses
> port 3128.
>
> When I enter http://www.yahoo.com, netscape gives the following error:
>
> The document contained no data.
> Try again later, or contact the server's administrator.
>
> The log file shows that the request from the client was received and
> request to yahoo was also received. Then why the data were not
> forwarded back to the client? What is the simplest way (using telnet)
> to test if the proxy functions properly?

telnet proxyhostname 3128
GET http://www.yahoo.com.au/ HTTP/1.0
(press enter twice)

You should get the returned page on your screen, headers and all.

D
Received on Sun Jan 30 2000 - 18:40:39 MST